UPMC Medical Education (Farrell) Program
SurgeryCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: HIGH
Farrell, PA(Farrell, PA Metropolitan Area Metro)
10
Positions
#290
Specialty Rank
$70,962
PGY1 Salary
50.0%
IMG %
#290
Surgery Ranking
19th Percentile
Top 81% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4404100402
- NRMP Code:
- 1652440C1STEP
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 10
- Interviews:
- 50
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 210
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 80
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 28
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 4/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Vacation Days:
- 20
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.50
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 5
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 10%
Program Offers & Benefits
- Moving allowance
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
- Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
Educational Opportunities
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Not available
Salary Progression
$70,962
PGY-1
$73,446
PGY-2
$76,017
PGY-3
$78,677
PGY-4
$81,431
PGY-5
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Fully Paid by Institution
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Inpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Outpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Residents):Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Dependents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 85(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $300K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.4K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $50K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 23.2%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 12,989,208
- Median Age
- 45 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.62
- Poverty Rate
- 15.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 8.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
70°F
Winter
30°F
Sunny Days
226 days
Precipitation
47"
Humidity
70%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$4.41
Restaurant Meal
10.29
Gas (per gallon)
$3.67
Gym Membership
44
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4404100402
- NRMP Code:
- 1652440C1STEP
- Total Positions:
- 10
- Interviews:
- 50
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Jon Richardson Henwood
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 8/1/2026 - 10/31/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/19/2026 - 2/12/2027
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- No
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 210
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 210
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- Yes
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1652440C1
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- UPMC Jameson
- Primary Teaching Site:
- UPMC Jameson
- Contact Person:
- Patricia J Sherman
- Contact Email:
- [email protected]
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 2
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:2PGY-2:2PGY-3:2PGY-4:2PGY-5:2
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- No Smoking
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 210
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 50.0%
- IMG Classification
- HIGH
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 50th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 50.0%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
Rankings & Reputation
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